ASHLEY ALDACO
San Antonio
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
SLP- Assistant
North East ISD
08.2023 - Current
- Modified scheduling strategies to maximize academic success
- Recorded progress reports using SameGoal platform
- Increased patient engagement by creating interactive, fun, and stimulating speech therapy activities.
- Assisted in the creation of visual aids for use during therapy sessions, promoting better understanding of concepts among patients.
- Collaborated with Speech-Language Pathologists to develop individualized treatment plans for patients.
SLP- Assistant
Speech Specialists of San Antonio
08.2023 - Current
- Educated families on strategies to facilitate communication development at home, enhancing overall progress in therapy sessions.
- Supported diverse populations, including children with autism spectrum disorders, Down syndrome, stuttering challenges, and phonological disorders.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress, allowing for better adjustments in treatment plans when needed.
- Fostered an inclusive supportive atmosphere for clients of all backgrounds promoting individual growth and improved communication abilities.
SLP Assistant- School of Science and Technology
Shine Inc.
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Tracked mandated timeline regarding to students' specialized programming and provided appropriate paperwork regarding progress; and records progress notes using Frontline Education database.
- Provided sufficient data and progress on student goals for Admission, Review, and Dismissal meetings.
- Worked with Special Education Director, case managers, and team members to provide effective support for students.
- Determined effectiveness of student's response to treatment and consults with SLP regarding any modification to plan of care.
SLP Assistant
Circle of Care Pediatric Home Health
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Coordinated with daycare directors, speech/occupational/physical therapists, and parents to ensure the patient's progress and plan of care.
- Taught sensory regulation exercises for children with Sensory Processing Disorder.
- Provided education to parents and caregivers on home activities for the improvement of functional communication skills.
- Worked with children diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy, intellectual disabilities, other health impairments, autism, and speech-language impairment.
SLP Assistant
DAS, Inc.- Great Hearts Academy
09.2020 - 02.2021
- Led in-person and telehealth speech therapy, in individual sessions or group sessions
- Provided therapy for and assisted in assessment of students with language, articulation, and social communication disorders
- Implemented therapy goals as directed by student's IEP documentation and supervising Speech-Language Pathologist
- Complied, maintained, and filed all reports, records, and data documentation as required by district guidelines
SLP Assistant
Circle of Care
11.2017 - 12.2018
- Organized scheduling of services, assisted in progress reports, reevaluations, and parental education
- Implemented treatment for a wide range of speech disorders including, but not limited to, articulation, phonological, receptive language, and expressive language disorders
- Collaborated with supervising SLP daily in order to provide the most effective therapy for each child
- Used electronic medical records system to record therapy notes, and submit documentation in a timely manner
Tutor
AIM Tutoring
01.2017 - 11.2017
- Enabled significant score enhancement on STAAR exams for underprivileged high school students across multiple subjects.
SLP Assistant
S. TX School Therapy Providers- IDEA Public Schools
08.2016 - 12.2016
- Provided speech therapy for two campuses, under the supervision of SLP; caseload of approximately 90 students
- Established and maintained effective communication/relationship with teachers
- Prepared weekly lesson plans to provide optimum sessions for each student
- Provided flexibility to the increasing number of students receiving speech therapy
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Texas A&M University
Kingsville, TX08.2015
Skills
- Articulation therapy
- Collaboration with SLP
- Parent education
- Expressive/ Receptive language
- Continuing education
- Augmentative communication
- Early intervention
- Group therapy
- Treatment plan implementation
- Performance tracking
- Schedule coordination
License and Certifications
- Speech Language Pathologist- Assistant, #39498, 07/27/24
- FERPA 101: Local Education Agencies
- FERPA 201: Data Sharing Under FERPA
- Reporting Suspected Abuse or Neglect of a Child- Texas DFPS
Languages
American Sign Language
Elementary
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
SLP- Assistant
North East ISD
08.2023 - Current
SLP- Assistant
Speech Specialists of San Antonio
08.2023 - Current
SLP Assistant- School of Science and Technology
Shine Inc.
08.2021 - 05.2023
SLP Assistant
Circle of Care Pediatric Home Health
01.2021 - 08.2021
SLP Assistant
DAS, Inc.- Great Hearts Academy
09.2020 - 02.2021
SLP Assistant
Circle of Care
11.2017 - 12.2018
Tutor
AIM Tutoring
01.2017 - 11.2017
SLP Assistant
S. TX School Therapy Providers- IDEA Public Schools
08.2016 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Texas A&M University